Amy Ray (Indigo Girls) on Thursday's program

I am delighted that Amy Ray will call in live during Thursday's program. In addition to being part of the popular, longstanding Indigo Girls duo, Amy has a history of supporting causes and emerging musicians (e.g. via the record label that she created). Amy is performing at WOW Hall on 2/2 and in Portland the following day.

Also, joining me in the studio will be representatives from the Lane Interfaith Alliance, previewing their Season for Non-Violence. www.laneinterfaithalliance.org

You are invited to stay tuned for discussion, music (from Amy Ray's newest CD), and ticket giveaways for the show!

Thursday's radio themes/guests - Yoga Day and Chinese New Year

On Thursday Jan. 22, a representative from the national Yoga Alliance will talk about Yoga Day USA, which occurs this Saturday nationwide. 

www.yogadayusa.org

Also, Professor Douglas Blandy of the Univ. of Oregon's Center for Community Arts and Cultural Policy, will preview the "Expressions of China" photo exhibit opening next week as the Chinese New Year begins. 

http://ccacp.uoregon.edu

http://calendar.uoregon.edu

Weekend cultural/community events

Sat. 1/17 6-9pm - Japan Night - UO EMU Ballroom

Sat. 1/17 4pm "40 Days and 1001 Nights" Film showing - UO School of Law - www.medge.org

Sat. 1/17 and Sun 1/8 - Winter Folk Festival - Florence, OR - www.winterfolkfestival.org

Mon 1/19 - MLK Celebration - Hult Center - www.hultcenter.org

Today's guest - Tamalyn Dallal in Eugene debut

Tamalyn Dallal has performed and taught bellydancing in 38 countries. She recently produced a "40 Days and 1001 Nights" book/CD/DVD, documenting her travels in 5 Muslim countries. Tamalyn is making her Eugene debut at the Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene show on Friday night, and will be showing the film on Saturday.

www.medge.org

www.40daysand1001nights.com.

1st show of 2009 - Thurs Jan.8th -with filmmaker guest

On the 1st program of 2009 (Thurs Jan. 8th), I'll play music related to the new year, and preview upcoming events in the area. You are welcome to call in and share your thoughts about 2008, 2009, or this program. The studio line is (541) 346-0645.

Midway into the show, award-winning animated filmmaker Joanna Priestley will be joining the program by phone. Joanna is hosting DIVA's OpenLens Festival (including a screening of her films) this weekend in Eugene.

www.diva.org

www.primopix.com

Well wishes to all in 2009!

2008 Guests

I will be posting summary info about radio guests from 2008